It is located beside the Göreme-Avanos road 2.5 km out of Göreme. The church dates back to 964-965 AD. The narthex of this church has fallen down. It has tunnel vaults, a high nave and 3 apses.
The church is located in Gulludere Valley, about 2 km from the village of Cavusin.
It is situated around 15 km southeast of Urgup, the village of Yesiloz; it contains the famous T-shaped structure.
This Church is dated back to 11th century and has been generally well preserved. The church represents a vast range of biblical scenes, which includes Joseph’s second dream, the escape to Egypt, the miracle of the water into wine, the loaves and fishes, the cure of a leper, Christ on the crucifix and later his resurrection.
The church is located in the Göreme Valley and known as the oldest rock church of the region.
The monastery has 6 - 7 floored rock mass and is located to the left of the entrance of the Göreme Open Air Museum. The frescos of Jesus, directly painted on the rocks, are decorated with red adornments.
The chapel is located at the entrance of the Goreme Open Air Museum and is dated back to the 11th century. Several depictions, such as of Mother Mary and Child Jesus, of Saint George fighting a dragon while riding a horse, of Saint Theodore could be seen inside the church. Beside, a portrait of Jesus can be seen.
This church is also located inside Goreme Open Air Museum. The church contains several depictions of the Saints and is dated back to the 11th century. Here are some examples of the depictions in the frescos: Jesus holding a bible and accompanied by the Bani of the Church, Saint Onesimus, Saint George and saint Theodore battling the dragon, Saint Oniphrius naked, with long hair and holding a palm tree in front.
The church is located inside Goreme Open Air Museum. It obtains a little light from window at the narthex, this explains where it takes its name. Here are some examples of the depictions in the frescos: The protection of the tomb of Jesus by Angels, the crucifixion, the begging of Jesus, the resurrection of Jesus, the last supper of Jesus with 12 apostle, the four saints who wrote the bible together with Jesus, the birth and baptism of Jesus, etc.
The church was discovered only in the year 1957. It is located in the vicinity of El - Nazar Church. Its structure is similar to the architecture style of the Mesopotamian churches. The paintings of the church are as follows; the joyful tiding, the birth, the presentation of Jesus to the temple, the assignment of the Baptist Yahya, metamorphism, etc.
It is located approximately 600 meters northeast of the Göreme Open Air Museum, the region is called as Kılıçlar Valley. The church is rich with frescos and contains a long bible cycles. The church dates back to the late 9th century and early 10th century. Inside the church there are depictions such as; the aspect of the prophets, the Joyful Tiding, the Visit, The accusation of Mary by Yusuf, the birth, the dream of Yusuf, the escape to Egypt, the baptism, Jesus and Zakkeus, the cure of the blind man, the washing of feet, the treachery etc.
Avanos is an old city and located in 18. km in north of Nevsehir. The previous and ancient name of this city was Venessa. The most famous historical feature of Avanos is its production of earthenware pottery. The ceramic trade in this district and its countless pottery factories date back even to the Hittites. The city is also famous with its cobbled streets and superb views over the river.
Zelve is located 5 km from Avanos and 1 km from Pasabaglari. The ruins of Zelve is the area in which the most 'fairy chimneys' are. Fairy chimneys here have sharp points and thick trunks. Zelve is said to be an important Christian community and religious centre in the 9th and 13th centuries.
The city is located 14 km northeast of Avanos and was built on the northern slopes of Mt. Idis. In the area there are lots of strata made up of volcanic granite. The city was discovered in 1972 by a local muezzin when he was trying to find out where the water disappeared. He, initially, found an underground room and afterwards several excavation were done. A total of 10 floors, 40m in depth, were discovered.
Opening hours: Summer 08.00 - 19.00; winter 08.00 - 17.00
Urgup is located 20 km east of Nevsehir and the town is one of the most important centres of the region. It also attracts many visitors, as many hotels and guest-houses, good entertainment, old houses, and an atmosphere which has remained attached to its tradition despite a modernising tourist industry.
Urgup was established within the region which had been shaped into fantastic forms known as ‘Fairy Chimneys’. These forms are results of a geological structure of volcanic formations and erosions of water and wind.
There is a Museum in Ürgüp which was opened in 1971. In the museum Prehistorical, Ancient Bronze Age, Hittite, Frig, Persia, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantium and Ottoman period pieces of arts besides Ürgüp and environs acquired fossil samples are exhibited. Beside there is also an ethnographic section where regional clothes, furniture and guns are exhibited. Ruins of Ürgüp Museum are as following: Mustafapaşa (Sinasos) Aios Vasilios Church, Monastery Valley Churches, Yeşilöz (Saint Theodor) Church and Pancarlık Church.
Goreme is simply the heart of Cappadocia. Churches established in Goreme show that this is one of the areas where Christianity accepted at very first time. There a lot of places and churches to visit in Goreme as explained above. The region was one of the most important centres of Christianity.
Goreme is purely accepted as a wide Open Air Museum.
The valley near Uchisar is another favourite place amongst tourists. This valley is rather famous for its the world’s largest collection of pigeon houses.
